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Stock Market News 2 January 2026

SoFi stock price today: SOFI closes lower ahead of 2026 as traders brace for rates and January data

SoFi stock price today: SOFI closes lower ahead of 2026 as traders brace for rates and January data

SoFi Technologies shares closed down 1.4% at $26.18 on Wednesday, trading between $26.08 and $26.90 as about 34 million shares changed hands. The S&P 500 slipped 0.74% and the Nasdaq lost 0.76% in light holiday-week volume. The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.163% after a drop in weekly jobless claims. U.S. markets were closed Thursday for New Year’s Day.
American Airlines stock today: AAL holds $15.33 as oil’s slump puts fuel costs back in focus

American Airlines stock today: AAL holds $15.33 as oil’s slump puts fuel costs back in focus

American Airlines shares closed unchanged at $15.33 in the final 2025 session, with about 27.7 million shares traded. Oil prices ended the year down nearly 20%, with Brent at $60.85 a barrel and WTI at $57.42. U.S. stock markets were closed Thursday for New Year’s Day and reopen Friday. Investors await Friday’s economic data and American’s next earnings update.
Applied Digital stock rises as analysts stay bullish ahead of Jan. 7 earnings and ChronoScale plan

Applied Digital stock rises as analysts stay bullish ahead of Jan. 7 earnings and ChronoScale plan

Applied Digital shares rose 1.8% to $24.52 on Dec. 31 after analysts reiterated bullish ratings ahead of next week’s earnings. The company signed a preliminary deal to spin out its cloud unit and merge it with Ekso Bionics to form ChronoScale, with Applied Digital retaining 97% ownership. Earnings are due Jan. 7, with estimates calling for a 10-cent loss per share on $87.5 million revenue.
BMNR stock slips into New Year holiday as report flags South Korean retail buying despite 80% drop

BMNR stock slips into New Year holiday as report flags South Korean retail buying despite 80% drop

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 20:10 ET — Market closed BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc shares fell 2.06% to $27.15 on Wednesday, ranging from $28.08 to $26.84 on volume of about 33.88 million shares, ahead of the New Year’s Day market closure. CoinDesk reported South Korean retail traders kept buying BMNR despite an 80% drop from its July peak. The fresh focus matters because BMNR has become a high-volatility trade tied to crypto sentiment and flows, rather than just company fundamentals. BitMine describes itself as running “ETH treasury operations” — shorthand for holding ether on the balance sheet and managing it
PSLV stock slides 6% as silver selloff bites — what to watch before Friday’s reopen

PSLV stock slides 6% as silver selloff bites — what to watch before Friday’s reopen

Sprott Physical Silver Trust units fell 6.2% to $23.65 at Wednesday’s close, tracking a 7.1% drop in spot silver. The fund ended at a 3.8% discount to net asset value, with 210.7 million ounces of silver held. CME Group raised futures margin requirements for the second time in a week after volatile trading. U.S. markets were closed Thursday for the holiday.
BigBear.ai stock: $250 million Ask Sage deal closes as markets shut for New Year’s Day

BigBear.ai stock: $250 million Ask Sage deal closes as markets shut for New Year’s Day

BigBear.ai said it closed its $250 million cash acquisition of Ask Sage after markets shut Dec. 31. BBAI shares last traded at $5.40, down 1.7%, with U.S. markets closed for New Year’s Day. The company expects Ask Sage to add $25 million in annual recurring revenue in 2025. Investors are watching for integration signals as markets reopen Friday.
China’s 55% beef tariff hits Australia as China caps imports for 2026

China’s 55% beef tariff hits Australia as China caps imports for 2026

China imposed a 55% tariff on beef imports exceeding new quotas from Jan. 1, 2026, affecting Australia, Brazil, and the U.S. Australia’s beef exports to China could drop by a third, costing the sector about $1 billion, according to industry groups. The three-year safeguard system sets a 2026 quota of 205,000 metric tons for Australia. Beijing said the move aims to protect its domestic industry.
Intel stock price today: INTC slips into New Year holiday as Nvidia stake, earnings loom

Intel stock price today: INTC slips into New Year holiday as Nvidia stake, earnings loom

Intel shares closed down 1.1% at $36.90 as U.S. markets ended 2025 lower in thin holiday trading. The stock gained about 84% for the year, among the S&P 500’s top performers. Nvidia disclosed a $5 billion purchase of Intel shares in late December, buying 214.7 million shares at $23.28 each. U.S. markets reopen Friday after the New Year’s holiday.
Nvidia stock today: China H200 surge drives TSMC talks as CES and earnings loom

Nvidia stock today: China H200 surge drives TSMC talks as CES and earnings loom

Nvidia closed down 0.55% at $186.50 on Dec. 31 as Reuters reported the company asked TSMC to expand H200 AI chip production after Chinese firms ordered over 2 million units for 2026. Beijing has not yet approved H200 shipments. Nvidia priced the chips at about $27,000 each for China. ByteDance may spend up to $14.3 billion on Nvidia chips if sales are allowed, according to the South China Morning Post.
Vertiv stock ends 2025 down 1.5% as markets shut for New Year’s — what to watch next

Vertiv stock ends 2025 down 1.5% as markets shut for New Year’s — what to watch next

Vertiv Holdings closed 2025 down 1.5% at $162.01, trading between $161.52 and $165.69 on volume of 2.6 million shares. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq each slipped over 0.7% in thin holiday trading. Vertiv’s October guidance projected 2025 net sales of up to $10.24 billion and adjusted EPS as high as $4.13. Investors await early-January data and Vertiv’s performance against its raised outlook.
2 January 2026
Pan American Silver stock slips into 2026 as bullion cools; Galleon financing in focus

Pan American Silver stock slips into 2026 as bullion cools; Galleon financing in focus

Pan American Silver shares closed down 1.7% at $51.81 on Dec. 31, as bullion prices eased from record highs. Galleon Gold announced a $46 million credit facility from Pan American, with an initial $11 million draw to buy back a royalty at its West Cache project. Investors are watching silver prices, U.S. economic data, and Pan American’s Feb. 18 results. U.S. markets were closed Thursday for New Year’s Day.

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Energy stocks set for a geopolitical week after Iran warning and oil rebound

Energy stocks set for a geopolitical week after Iran warning and oil rebound

7 February 2026
U.S. energy stocks rose Friday, with the S&P 500 energy sector up 1.88% and Exxon Mobil gaining 2.03%. Brent crude settled at $68.05 a barrel after Iran threatened U.S. bases if attacked. Saudi Aramco cut March Arab Light crude prices to a five-year low for Asia. Kazakhstan’s CPC Blend exports may drop 35% this month due to Tengiz oilfield disruptions.
Financial services stocks rally as XLF jumps, Dow hits 50,000 — what to watch next week

Financial services stocks rally as XLF jumps, Dow hits 50,000 — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
U.S. financial stocks rose Friday, with the XLF fund up 1.8% and the Dow closing above 50,000 for the first time, gaining 2.47%. Goldman Sachs jumped 4.3%, JPMorgan 3.9%, and Citigroup 6.0%. The Federal Reserve held rates steady, and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly signaled possible cuts this year. Investors await January jobs and inflation data next week.
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